Hanami

Hanami is a very interesting offering from Phlur. It looks like it would be a very simple sandalwood scent by the notes listed. But, it actually has a lot of character to it. Yes, it has a nice synthetic sandal wood note in it. But, it is paired with a lovely candied fig note. That fig also opens up with a now noticeable orange note. The florals in this fragrance give it a fem nature. But, this can be pulled off my a man all day. It has a lot of depth to it and is very pleasant. I didn't get good performance from the sample that I had but, once I got a full bottle of it. I started to notice that the performance was a lot better than I expected. I am easily getting 7-8 hours with a about a foot or two projection for 4 hours. It projects even more when applied to skin. I absolutely adore this fragrance, I am a sucker for fig. Hanami is an excellent take on that note. But, with that being said. This is also a very nice sandalwood fragrance that would cater to you sandalwood lovers. Btw, Phlur is an amazing brand, their ideals of giving back to their sources in terms of acquiring their natural notes as well as their views of environmental awareness is second to none. Not to mention, the people at Phlur are amazing people who are so helpful. I am a big fan of this brand and I would praise them to anyone as well as recommend their fragrances to people. Hanami may be one of their more simple fragrances, but their offerings such as Sandara show that this brand has a ton of creativity to them. Try out Phlur, you wont be disappointed.

Leaving this here in memory of what used to be my very favorite scent; that has since been reformulated and then finally discontinued. When I first tested this, it left little impression. But I dug the sample back out, testing it a few more times. I ended up buying PHLUR's Sandara instead — only to discover (realize?) that it did in fact smell a bit like 'dirt' on me (an honest comment from my husband, and we both laughed about it). I took a chance, and impulsively bought a full bottle of Hanami after experiencing fragrance memories of it. When I got that bottle, and I took the cap off, I immediately smelled the orange peel oil, and the hazelnut. When I spritzed it on my wrist, I literally said, wow. It was fresh, but rich, tart and juicy. A little aquatic, a little floral... really, it was every note ever in a fragrance, in the best way. On my skin, anyway. I got compliments galore whenever I'd wear it. I bought the body wash and lotion. I went through several bottles of it. It was my trusty companion. It wore so well on me. Then, PHLUR shifted gears in a completely different direction. I was optimistic at first — until I bought Hanami and it didn't smell the same. It was heavier, rougher and the brightness of the orange tartness was gone. I tried to wear that bottle, but ended up letting it go. One more time, I tried to buy Hanami again; and again, it wasn't the same thing I used to love. So long, lovely Hanami. You were gorgeous.

this perfume smells like the comforting hippie lady at your local rec center that probably drives a 2006 honda accord and definitely volunteers to teach the pottery classes - handing out fresh veggies from her garden as a parting gift at the end of summer classes. she wears long flowy skirts and her outfits are made of bright colors, handwoven textiles, and antique patterns. woody and comforting, hanami is reminiscent of fresh wood and spiced hot tea - the scent of her wrapping you up into a big hug, or the scent that you smell as soon as you step over the threshold and into her home. practically a bottled reminder that regardless of how dark and horrid winter gets, there's always a warm and comforting place to escape to - even if it's just on your wrist.

Man, I don’t know what people are smelling, but this to me is a perfect scent, signature worthy. Elegant, warm, creamy and clean, with zero bumps during opening or dry down. Just beautiful and easy to wear. I don’t have a sophisticated nose and cannot identify individual notes, just a perfectly unified blend of high quality ingredients. This review is based on the original white bottle, I’m praying they did not change the formulation in the new version. I will be so bummed. Side note: despite none of the notes matching, this is pretty close to Jo Malone wood Sage and sea salt. I like Hanami better, it’s softer, creamier and a tiny bit sweeter.

This is the first Phlur sample I have tried, and I am in love! I am new to exploring perfume and am finding that I really love fig. On me, this fragrance is creamy, figgy and warm and spicy (the spice from the sandalwood, I assume). It's cozy, but light, so I think it works for all seasons. This reminds me of Jo Malone Wood Sage & Sea Salt and smells almost exactly like the new summer edition of Philosophy Pure Grace called Summer Moments. It is a more intense version. I got this in Sephora's new clean fragrance sampler, and without even trying any of the others yet, I am almost positive this will be the travel spray I trade in my voucher for.